A construction accident can impact your employment status in several ways:
- Medical Leave: You may need to take time off work to recover from your injuries. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for serious health conditions.
- Job Security: Workers' compensation laws typically protect your job while you recover. However, long-term or permanent injuries may affect your ability to return to your previous role.
- Modified Duties: Upon returning to work, you might be assigned modified or light duties if you are not yet able to perform your regular job functions.
- Rehabilitation: Your employer may provide vocational rehabilitation services to help you transition back to work or find a new position if you cannot return to your previous job.
- Retaliation Protection: It is illegal for your employer to fire or retaliate against you for filing a workers' compensation claim or taking medical leave.
